Audi A2 e-tron: find out more about Audi’s entry-level EV

Audi has revealed considerably more about its new A2 e-tron, giving drivers their clearest look yet at the compact EV that will become the new entry point to the brand’s electric line-up. We’ve already had an early look at the new A2 e-tron, but the latest information allows us to fill in some of the more important blanks.

For example, prices will start from £32,200, UK order books open in October 2026, and the first cars are expected to arrive in early 2027.

There will be four power outputs, three battery sizes and ranges extending from 262 miles right up to 401 miles. All four models will also be rear-wheel drive.

A2 with a range from 262 miles to just over 400

The range starts with a 168bhp model using a 52kWh battery, offering up to 262 miles of range and 0-62mph in 8.8 seconds. Next comes the 187bhp version, which gets a 61kWh battery, extends range to 320 miles and cuts the 0-62mph time to 7.9 seconds.

Long-distance fleet drivers will be particularly interested in the two 84kWh versions. The 228bhp A2 e-tron manages up to 401 miles and 0-62mph in seven seconds, while the range-topping 322bhp model sacrifices just 10 miles of that maximum range but drops the sprint to 5.7 seconds.

Charging performance varies with the battery. The 52kWh car can accept up to 100kW DC and go from 10-80% in 24 minutes, while the 61kWh version peaks at 105kW. Both 84kWh versions support up to 183kW DC charging, with a 10-80% recharge taking 29 minutes. One-pedal driving is also available, alongside selectable regenerative braking levels.

Practicality hasn't been forgotten in the pursuit of efficiency either

Boot capacity stands at 396 litres, expanding to 1,336 litres with the rear seats folded, while the two higher-powered versions also get a small 13-litre storage compartment under the bonnet. Moving the gear selector to the steering column has freed additional storage space in the centre console, where there's a wireless charging area capable of holding and charging two compatible smartphones simultaneously.

Audi's new Fidlock system also introduces magnetic attachment points in the centre console for accessories such as cupholders, with additional mounting points available in the boot. Elsewhere, there's plenty of traditional storage and an optional 1.6-square-metre panoramic glass roof.

Technology is predictably prominent, with every A2 e-tron getting Audi's MMI panoramic display, combining an 11.9-inch Virtual Cockpit Plus with a 12.8-inch curved touchscreen. The e-tron route planner can work charging stops into longer journeys and prepare the battery ahead of arrival at a charger, while Audi's voice assistant uses AI to provide more natural responses.

There's also a generous helping of standard safety and assistance technology too

Reckon on finding adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera and parking sensors in the new Audi A2 e-tron, along with emergency braking, swerve assistance, side assist, rear cross-traffic assistance and an exit warning function. Additional parking and driving assistance features will also be available through Audi’s optional technology packages.

Perhaps the most important number for lease customers, though, is that £32,200 starting price.

The A2 e-tron brings Audi into a much more accessible part of the electric-car market, while the choice of batteries means drivers shouldn't have to pay for considerably more range than they actually need.

Someone principally commuting or driving around town may find 262 miles more than adequate, while those regularly covering longer distances can choose a version capable of breaking the 400-mile barrier. That breadth could make the A2 e-tron particularly interesting when lease deals begin to appear, providing a relatively affordable route into a premium-badge EV without restricting it to drivers whose lifestyles suit a smaller battery.

Full UK specifications, including exactly how the various powertrains will combine with trim levels and option packages, will be confirmed when the order books open.